[ A part of him that will remain buried, or at least kept to himself, is already dreading the next morning. How can he take himself away from her, even because duty requires it, when all he wishes is to have more moments like this one? To be apart from her where he cannot easily reach her or speak to her feels all but insurmountable.
He could protect himself and his feelings by withdrawing, but that is not the solution either, as that would only cause more harm to both of them. Better to have this last night together than to pull apart prematurely and regret it. There will never be enough time, and so it makes little sense to shorten what time they do have. ]
Yes, we should. [ He also turns to look in the direction of the fluttering feathers, knowing who he will see there. If only it was as simple as saying he was not leaving, that he would remain here, and that doing so would change the reality of the situation. Instead, he inclines his head once by way of answer, wishing that he could do something to change it. ]
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He could protect himself and his feelings by withdrawing, but that is not the solution either, as that would only cause more harm to both of them. Better to have this last night together than to pull apart prematurely and regret it. There will never be enough time, and so it makes little sense to shorten what time they do have. ]
Yes, we should. [ He also turns to look in the direction of the fluttering feathers, knowing who he will see there. If only it was as simple as saying he was not leaving, that he would remain here, and that doing so would change the reality of the situation. Instead, he inclines his head once by way of answer, wishing that he could do something to change it. ]